Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Constantius Chlorus
- Judges Lodging
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The New Theatre
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Minster Library
- The End of the Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Abbot's House